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Hale Wa'a - House of the Canoe - 2 Bed/2 Bath

Waialae - Kahala, Honolulu, HI, USA

House1000 sq. ft.

Bedrooms2

Sleeps4

Bathrooms2

Half Baths0

Min StayNone

2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lanai w/Ocean View, Kitchen w/Stove & Fridge

Enjoy the beauty of Oahu, and then retreat to your quiet secluded guest house, Hale Wa'a; which translated from Hawaiian means Canoe House and it is our "The House By The Sea". You have picked the best location to stay as we are centrally located to most everything on Oahu. Hale Wa'a is located right off the main roadway that circles Oahu. Our neighborhood is peaceful and quiet. We are minutes from Waikiki, Hanauma Bay, shopping and the beach.

*Hale Wa'a is our Guest House which is set apart from the main house duplex style. The home's decor reflects the ocean and paddling culture of the Hawaiian Islands and most of the art was done by the host, while the large oil was done by local artist Mark Brown. A nod is given to the pineapple, a symbol of welcome and hospitality both in the southern United States as well as Hawaii. The home is two stories with the master bedroom and second bedroom upstairs. The master bath has a full jacuzzi tub and separate shower. A lanai with seating and exterior lights looks out onto Maunaloa Bay and Koko Head to the left. The bedrooms are air conditioned and very quiet. Downstairs is a huge second bathroom with a full shower. Everything you need in a house is in the kitchen, including small appliances coffee, tea, drinks, and a fruit basket on arrival. Parking is right outside of the guesthouse and the bus stop and beach is a block away. A full size park and playground is around the corner. The home accommodates 4 adults easily but we do have an air mattress and a crib we can set up if your family is a bit larger. MASTER BEDROOM - Full Sized Bed cozy bed with extra pillows. - AIR CONDITIONED - Reading Chair - Huge Private Lanai with Ocean View - Lingerie Chest - Ironing Board and Iron -bathrobes MASTER BATHROOM: - Huge Jacuzzi Bathtub for You Lovely Ladies - And a separate shower for Your Wonderful Guy - Bathroom Towels & Bathroom Robes - Double Sinks - Blow Dryer and Ironing Curler - Fine Soaps, Bath Salts, Lotion & Coconut Shampoo/Cream Rinse SECOND BEDROOM: - Twin Sized Trundle Beds. - AIR CONDITIONED as well as ceiling fan - Extra Blankets and pillows - Rattan Reading Chair - Reading lamp - Queen Air Mattress, Single Air Mattress, Crib and all linens and pillows on request. KITCHEN: - Extension Dining Table with 6 Chairs -Full set of dishes, glassware -wine glasses -barware - Refrigerator & 4 Burner Electric Glasstop Stove & Oven - Extendable Kitchen Faucet & Double Sink - Dining Place settings for 8 -Coffee Maker with Kona Coffee and creamer - Keurig Single Cup Coffee Machine and gourmet coffee pods -Huge selection of teas in Bombay Tea Box -Toaster Oven -Microwave -Flashlight -lantern -umbrellas LIVING SPACE: - L-shaped large sofa - "Fisk" Reclined Chair - Beautiful Lighting - Small Private Laundry Room; Stack washer and dryer with laundry soap and fabric softener provided DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM: - Large Shower -Coconut shampoo and cream rinse - Full set of Bathroom Towels - 8 Beach Towels - First Aid kit complete with alcohol and peroxide - Tylenol packets - Heating pad -BEACH TOWELS EXTRAS: - Private Parking Space on driveway of home - Waialae Iki Park with Basketball court, Kids Play Structures, and Huge Running/Soccer Field, 2 minute walk away - Kahala Beach, 5 minute walk away - Snorkeling Gear, mask, fins and snorkel - Tommy Bahama Back Pack Beach Chairs - Swim goggles - Boogie Boards - Fins - Reef Shoes - A Bag to Carry It All In - Pop Up Tent to enjoy beach without direct rays of the sun! - Board Games - Internet Access, and a Uncrackable Wifi Password - Current Magazines - Fresh Tropical Fruit Basket and drinks waiting for you after a long flight -Coffee and tea service with many choices including cream and sugar. - Bottled Water is not as good as what's on tap 'cause Our Hawaii Water is Fresh 24/7

Property Manager

Quinten

Member Since 2016

Premier Partner

This VRBO partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.

Response rate:

100%

Response time:

within one hour

Speaks:

English, Japanese

Calendar last updated:

Aug 14, 2018

About Quinten

Hello Everyone!
My name is Quinten and I a was born and raised here Oahu. I recently graduated from LMU in LA with a degree in Entrepreneurship and International Business and have been working this past year as a English Language teacher while helping my mom renovate the guest house we are now offering on Airbnb.
I've had many friends come and stay here at Hale Wa'a in the past, and have had many good times with them staying at the guest house and showing them the awesomeness of this island.
I really look forward to meeting you and providing the Hawaii experience that will keep you coming back year after year \m/

Quinten purchased this House in 2013

Why Quinten chose Waialae - Kahala

This property is in the perfect intersection of downtown Waikiki and the beautiful nature of Oahu.

What makes this House unique

We provide amazing ocean views from the Lanai and you can enjoy the light trade winds coming in provide the perfect environment to relax.
I love taking a walking around the quiet neighborhood. Waialae Iki park is a short 1 minute walk away where you can enjoy the playground equipment and 2 basketball courts. There is also a huge field for running and exercise
The beach across the street is only a 5 minute walk away!

Suitability

We have a ramp leading up to the guest house. There are stairs leading up to the bedrooms.

Attractions

playground

botanical garden

cinemas

duty free shops

library

marina

museums

churches

recreation center

live theater

restaurants

ruins

zoo

health/beauty spa

festivals

Leisure Activities

whale watching

walking

antiquing

eco tourism

beachcombing

bird watching

luaus

outlet shopping

paddle boating

sight seeing

horseback riding

scenic drives

boating

horseshoes

miniature golf

shelling

shopping

shuffleboard

wildlife viewing

photography

Local Services & Businesses

ATM/bank

fitness center

groceries

hospital

laundromat

Babysitter

massage therapist

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities

freshwater fishing

swimming

sailing

cycling

fishing

golf

wind-surfing

water skiing

mountain biking

mountaineering

paragliding

roller blading

scuba diving or snorkeling

surfing

equestrian events

deepsea fishing

tennis

hiking

ice skating

jet skiing

mountain climbing

pier fishing

snorkeling

spelunking

surf fishing

water tubing

golf privileges optional

basketball court

kayaking

parasailing

racquetball

rock climbing

snorkeling/diving

House Rules

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.

5 Reviews

Exceptional5/5

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Beautiful location, fantastic stay

5/5

Stayed Mar 2018

Alicia T.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Hale Wa'a house. It's a beautiful and well-maintained property in a quiet neighborhood just off of a main road. Gorgeous views from the balcony. Easy access to the all of the "touristy" and non touristy things to do. Very close to several grocery stores and multiple restaurants.

We did a fair amount of cooking, so it was really nice to have an abundance of utensils and cookware. There was fruit, snacks, coffee, and water awaiting us upon arrival. Quinten met us upon check-in and was kind enough to give us a tour and provide lots of information about the area. Elaine was a pleasure to meet, kind and gracious. I enjoyed chatting with her.

This was a fantastic stay for our family! thank you for your hospitality!

Submitted Mar 25, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you for the very kind review Alicia. It was awesome hosting you and your family. Glad you guys were able to cook a lot, and that you could enjoy the other side of Oahu aside from touristy places. Hope you guys come back again soon :)

Pretty amazing stay.

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

ganesh v.

It was like our home - everything is there, boogie boards, beach chairs, tent, snorkel gear, you name it. It was literally like I was living in my own house in Oahu. Location is great too - 15 mins from waikiki, 15 mins from aina haina. Aina haina shopping center is 5 mins away. The only thing was, the curtains in the front room are too thin, lets light in early. I just got a spare blanket from Quinten and hung it over the curtain, problem solved. They are also putting an AC in the living room, which will make it even better. Overall, if I ever come back to Oahu this is where I stay. Lovely folks too, Elaine even took my kids to the park for an hour to give me and wife a break. Cannot say enough about the house or the owners.

Submitted Jul 15, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you so much for staying with us Ganesh really appreciate the kind review and hope you folks stay again soon :D

Cozy comfort in Hawaiian style

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Lynn T.

The three of us had a very nice week stay here in a lovely quiet neighborhood central to a lot of our Honolulu destinations. Quinten and his mom Elaine shared a real Hawaiian hospitality, always tried their best to promptly meet our needs. The house had a well furnish kitchen and bathrooms with all needed toiletries, shampoo, conditioner, soap plenty of towels etc. As a local who comes back for regular visits the house decor was very pleasing to my Hawaiian contemporary style. Cozy and set back from the main road with lovely tropical plants surrounding the property, it is perfect fit for a group of 3-4. people.

Submitted Jul 5, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you very much for the kind review Lynn! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family and hope you all come back again soon :)

Quality Family Vacation Time

5/5

Stayed Jan 2018

Shannon A.

If you are looking to spend some fun quality time with your family then look no further for place to stay. This is the IDEAL vacation home, very close to all amenities, clean, well-stocked...it has everything you can possibly need for a fun filled holiday. Quinten is gracious, kind, and very patient. Our 3 and 6 year old kids loved him and still can't stop telling people about him and he always had time to answer our questions or provide information. Thanks to Elaine also for providing extra toys and books and introducing us their own private zoo. It was our first vacation to Oahu and it was the perfect home for our family. We were very close to a private beach and playground; Starbucks and an abundant amount food services are just down the road. We did multiple day trips only to return to a peaceful home that we could unwind, enjoy a beverage, and watch the sun set over the ocean from our private balcony. I can not say enough about our fantastic vacation and stay at this house. When we come back to Oahu we will definitely stay here again.

Submitted Jan 30, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you so much Shannon! We loved hosting you and your family as well and sincerely hope you all come back again soon.

Great location, spacious, clean and lots of Aloha spirit!

5/5

Stayed Dec 2017

Ann H.

Our family of 4, including two adult children, spent the Christmas holiday back “home”. The house was 10 minutes from my parents’ house which made it super convenient to go back/forth. It was convenient to Aina Haina shopping and eating (Foodland, Longs, chop suey, shave ice, Starbucks, and La Tour). Quinten and Elaine were the most gracious hosts. The townhouse was comfortable and spacious for eating breakfast and relaxing after the beach. Nice views of the ocean from the master bedroom. We recommend Hale Wa’a, especially for returning kamaaina!

Submitted Jan 6, 2018

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Waialae - Kahala, Honolulu, HI, USA

Whether you decide to rent a car or use public transportation, our central location makes it easy to get around to the hottest spots in Honolulu. **The main roadway in Oahu, as well as the bus stop, are a short 2 minute walk from our house as is a beach. The Kahala Mall is minutes from the house with Whole Foods and Starbucks. In both directions are grocery stores and drug stores, movie theaters, shopping, anything you can ask for. All are not more than a 5-10 minute drive or bus ride. *Waikiki - 15 minute Drive, 25 minute Bus Ride *Ala Moana - 15 minute Drive, 35 minute Bus Ride *Diamond Head Hike - 10 minute Drive, 22 minute Bus Ride *Kahala Shopping Center - 5 minute Drive, 7 minute Bus Ride *Hanauma Bay - 15 minute Drive, 25 minute Bus Ride *Hawaii Kai Shopping Center - 10 minute Drive, 17 minute Bus Ride *Koko Head Hike - 10 minute Drive, 23 minute Bus Ride Our neighborhood is perfect for taking walks, and you can walk down to the beach across the street from our house! Waialae Iki Park is a short 2 minute walk from our house and includes a Basketball Court, Grass Field for soccer, and a playground with play structures for kids.

Rates & Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning Fee

$150

Refundable Damage Deposit

$500

**Hawaii State Mandated Tax Laws 9.25% Transient Accommodation Tax Charged to Vacation Rentals (TAT Tax ID TA-040-387-9936-01) 4.5% General Excise Tax Charged for Any Business Dealings in Hawaii (GET Tax ID GE-040-387-9936-01) The State of Hawaii requires we collect this separately from AirB&B bookings. Upon arrival, we will give you the hard copy of the terms and Conditions to sign and we will accept the tax portion via Check or Cash. The last page of the contract will be your receipt for this. ** We have a few small pets who are very quiet, esp the turtle. None go into the guesthouse at any time.